Adjunct Professor - Music Theory Job at Houston Baptist University in Houston

Introducing Houston Christian University

At Houston Christian University, our Christian liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs have equipped students to lead, collaborate, and discover out of a deep sense of purpose for more than 60 years. We are driven forward by our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord,” and defined by our “Ten Pillars” core convictions . From this foundation we guide students confidently into discerning discovery, preparing them to think biblically, critically, and holistically about how to engage the world. We aspire to care for every student by meeting their academic, spiritual, and social needs with mentorship and support.

The College of Arts & Humanities

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Position Summary

Houston Christian University seeks an Adjunct Professor to join the Department of Music with expertise lecturing in Music Theory.

Job Status - Exempt

Reports to - the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

Job Responsibilities

• Teach courses in undergraduate Music Theory, Sight-Singing, and Aural Training.
• Other duties may include teaching additional classes depending on skills and specializations.

Qualifications

• MM, DMA, or PhD in Music Theory.
• Ability to teach courses in music from a Christian worldview and demonstrate enthusiasm for our classical liberal arts core curriculum.

Additional Information

Direct questions about this position to Dr. David Kirkwood, Chair, Department of Music at dkirkwood@hc.edu.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.

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